Yogini definition

A yogini is a female practitioner of Yoga, the male counterpart is yogi. Hatha Yoga is a physical, active practice that  works to balance the polarities in the body and bring homeostasis. My great grandfather in Gujurat was from the Nath Yogi tradition, which follows an ancient lineage founded by Gorakshanath, and Matsyendranath. It is said in our family tradition that he had the 'noor' in his eyes - meaning light.

 I love writing about Yoga and it's practices. Here are some links published articles: 




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